Never Miss Another Reservation Call
When the phone rings during service, staff are busy with guests.
Otto answers instantly, books reservations, confirms the details, and sends the booking to your team.
No missed calls. No lost bookings.
How Otto Reservations Work
When a guest calls, Otto listens, understands the request, and takes action. He handles it all, guided by your custom seating logic, capacity rules, and confirmation scripts. It sends instant updates via your booking platform or direct to your team.
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New reservations
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Booking updates or cancellations
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Waitlist additions
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Special requests or dietary flags
If you’re closed? Otto keeps working, confirming next-day bookings, flagging functions, and leaving your staff to start each day ahead of the game.
Groups, Functions & Event Enquiries
Otto isn't just for standard bookings. It also captures large group enquiries and qualifies leads for events and functions.
When callers want to book corporate dinners, birthdays, or weddings, Otto collects:
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Group size and date preferences
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Menu or service requirements
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Contact details and deposit info
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Any relevant notes for your team
Otto can confirm or queue the booking, then pass a full summary to your event manager or CRM, following your workflow, tone, and handoff rules.
Fewer delays. No missed details. Just streamlined group bookings that start with a great first impression.
Customisable to Your Venue
Every restaurant, cafe, takeaway, bar and pub is different which is why Otto is custom built for you.
Advance Bookings
Define how far in advance to accept bookings
Set Limits
Add blackout periods, deposit thresholds, and guest limits
Your Brand
Customise scripts, voice, and tone to sound just like your front-of-house
VIPs
Prioritise high-value bookings or returning VIPs
Outcomes That Matter
With Otto, your bookings line is always open. You get:
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Fewer missed calls
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Full tables, even on short notice
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Clear, accurate bookings
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Happy guests who never wait on hold
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A team that’s freed from the admin and focused on service
Otto turns your phone line into a reliable, revenue-driving channel from everyday tables to once-in-a-lifetime events.
See if Otto fits your operation
Book a quick call with our team and see how Otto fits your venue. No trial or setup work required.
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5 minutes to set up
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No hardware overhaul
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Works alongside current systems
Reservations and Bookings FAQs
Can Otto handle bookings outside of business hours?
Yes — Otto answers your phone 24/7. It can take new bookings, update or cancel existing reservations, and even collect special requests while your team is off the clock.
How does Otto integrate with our booking system?
Otto works alongside your existing reservation platform. It can sync directly with supported tools or send structured booking info to your team or events manager in real time.
Can Otto manage group bookings or private functions?
Absolutely. Otto is built to qualify event enquiries, take deposits, collect key details (group size, menu, requests), and route leads to your events team. You control what info it gathers and how it responds.
Does Otto follow our seating rules and booking policies?
Yes — you customise everything. Otto can enforce deposit requirements, blackout periods, guest limits, cut-off times, and more. It ensures consistency while reducing manual admin.
Can guests modify or cancel bookings through Otto?
They can. Otto allows callers to change their reservation time, update guest numbers, or cancel altogether. You define how changes are handled and when they’re allowed.
Can Otto remember returning guests or VIPs?
Yes. Otto can recognise repeat callers and personalise responses — confirming prior preferences, acknowledging names, and delivering a consistent, branded guest experience.
Is Otto’s voice customisable?
Definitely. You can tailor Otto’s tone and phrasing to sound like your venue — from casual cafés to premium restaurants. You control the experience from first ring to final confirmation.